The Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen in Black Plain is an incredible value! The body features a fashionable matte finish over a brass barrel, lending both style and weight to the pen, which creates a very comfortable writing experience. This is a pen that is perfect for both novice and experienced fountain pen users, and this also makes a terrific gift!
The Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen in Black Plain is available in a Fine, Medium,and 1.0mm Stub steel nib and comes in a standard gift box, and includes both a converter and a proprietary Pilot cartridge to get you started.
Pros: Good size and weigh. It writes a finer line than Lamy Safari's extra fine, has the same nice flow and fells less scratchy. Cons: It feels too long and unbalanced when posted. Very small section and a large step from the body.
I really like this pen. It is just the thing to throw in my work bag or leave at the office. It feels more expensive than it is. The only word of caution I have is to be careful on which nib you order. I had always heard they ran finer than the vintage American pens (most of my collection). Boy, they are not kidding. I ordered a fine, but probably should have gone with a medium. Overall great pen, good price, great service.
